The drivers of the future will become more knowledgeable and higher paid. They will be expected to do more. They will be pilots of advanced automation rather than truck drivers.
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Trailer production strong, orders weak as cycles normalize
ACT sets its preliminary estimate at 6,200 units for June; FTR reports 343,000 trailer orders over the last 12 months
Talent Wanted: Truck Technicians
Trucking companies are pulling out all the stops to find, recruit, educate, train, develop and recognize the next generation of commercial vehicle technicians. It’s a fundamental issue as the industry’s workforce of technicians continues to age toward retirement, while at the same time, there’s a scarcity of young men and women coming into the profession to fill their ranks.
Volvo quarterly earnings surge as North American deliveries jump
In the second quarter, the group’s truck deliveries jumped 10%, propelled by a 35% surge in North America.
Pace Transportation becomes Stoughton Dealer
Pace Transportation has joined the Stoughton Trailer dealer network.
Through this partnership, Pace (formerly known as Pace Trailer) will be responsible for the Western, Northern Lower, and Eastern UP markets of Michigan. Stoughton dry v
Virginia Officials Roll Out I-95 Corridor Improvement Plan
Virginia transportation officials recently rolled out an I-95 Corridor Improvement Plan that will identify the top 25% of issues hampering commuters and freight.
Marten Transport Reports Company Record Revenue
Marten Transport Ltd. reported the highest operating revenue and operating income in the company’s 73-year history, according to a July 18 news release.
Marten Transport Reports Company Record Revenue
Marten Transport Ltd. reported the highest operating revenue and operating income in the company’s 73-year history, according to a July 18 news release.
Heartland Express Reports Strong 2Q Earnings
Heartland Express Inc. reported June 18 another quarter of profit improvement despite a weakening freight environment in the second quarter of 2019.
Heartland Express Reports Strong 2Q Earnings
Heartland Express Inc. reported June 18 another quarter of profit improvement despite a weakening freight environment in the second quarter of 2019.